The remaining herd (which consisted of 5 of us) had a bit of a lazy start (we got to linger a little longer in bed than the previous 3 days). We had breakfast in the hotel (which was okay) before heading back north.
Our first stop was Napa Valley! It was beautiful (even though it was a bit commercial in some areas). We stopped at the V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. They had a incredible store! Cheeses from around the world...Spain has some nice ones, fruits, pasta, breads, some touristy type stuff and of course wine (a nice selection by the way). Have of the group did some wine tasting, while Amanda and myself wandered around the shop. We found this great vegetarian Italian Cookbook, there is a local winery owner that has written a mystery novel, sounds interesting, t-shirts, hats, classical music Cd's and other things. We ate lunch in the picnic area before we headed to the CIA.
CIA? No not that CIA...The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (CIA) it is located in an old monastery winery....the Brothers of something. Really nice building. I wish I could find more information about the history of the building....We did not stay very long, however I think it is worth a return trip.
After that brief, but fun stop, we headed back to the redwood curtain and to the edge of the world. We took turns entertaining Palo, sleeping and what ever else we had to occupy ourselves. As you can see this was a common sight....people using people as pillows. Here is Brandon asleep on Amanda's shoulder.
Oh well.
Peace! C-
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